District 4 Community Advisory Council

The City of Detroit has designated May 22^nd as the Day District 4 block clubs and community organizations will be participating in the annual Motor City Make Over. One advantage of registering an organization ahead of a clean-up is that the City of Detroit will supply gloves and heavy duty trash or yard waste bags. Another advantage is that the City will schedule a timely pickup of the trash and other waste.

To register an organization, and learn more about the Motor City Make Over, please refer to the links on this page of the Detroit City Government website:
https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-neighborhoods/motor-city-make-over

The Detroit City Council recently passed a Community Outreach Ordinance. The text of the ordinance is here.

In the presentation viewable here, it says:

HOW MUST THE NOTICE BE PROVIDED?

• The Community Advisory Councils (CACs) are community
elected bodies created by the Detroit City Charter.
• It was crucial that the CACs be notified of the outreaches to
participate in the process and spread the word.

and

WHAT MUST BE IN THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORT?

If provided, a report from the established Community Advisory Council representing the impacted neighborhood.

So we will be learning more about this in the days ahead.

Councilmember Andre’ Spivey and the Charles H. Wright Museum will host a CityWide Shred Day on April 23^rd 2021 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Residents may bring up to 5 boxes of papers to shred. For more information call (313) 224-4841.
Charles H. Wright Museum is at 315 East Warren.

Citywide Shred Day

By Karen Chava Knox, CAC Vice Chair

Hello. This is Karen Chava Knox and I am the president of Eden Gardens Community Association (EGCA),  and I was wondering if you could help me? EGCA is a nonprofit located on the eastside in the city of Detroit. Our mission is to improve lives through education, change the mindset, and provide knowledge to increase one’s income, of residents in our community. 

EGCA is in the process of renovating a two story house to become a learning center for children upstairs and adults downstairs. This learning center will also have a therapist for children and adults of trauma. Help returning citizens to stop recidivism in our communities.

To do this we must have a steady stream of income to support our cause. We have two  a ongoing fundraisers that does not cost anyone a dime out their pockets. All we are asking is each person that uses Amazon, simply go to smile.amazon.com to  support our charity and choose Eden Gardens Community Association as your charity. There is no charge to the consumer. Same products, same prices, same services as the Amazon you know. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price to our organization.

Our goal is to reach 1000 families by the end of 2021. We will use the money to support the learning center. Our second ongoing fundraiser is Kroger. If you have a Kroger card please go to Kroger community rewards and link your card to our charity Eden Gardens Community Association. Same principles applies. No money out your pocket. You will not lose your points and Kroger will donate to Eden Gardens Community Association.

Thank you so much for your time, consideration and support. Please feel free to share with your family and friendship.

Karen Chava Knox -President-Eden Gardens Community Association 313-587-4949

Link here to download the approved minutes for this meeting.

Tentative Agenda: Some items may be added ahead of meetings based on member concerns.
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call. Scotty Boman – Chair.

a) Introduction of additional appointee(s) to this CAC: Youth, senior, and vacancy.
b) Introduction Of City Council Representative Andre’ Spivey (or his Representative)
c) Introduction of guest elected officials.

II. Adoption of Agenda (Formatted to Sec. 14-9-26 of Detroit Municipal Code).

III. Approval of Minutes from March 8^th meeting – Secretary.

IV. Presentations, Hearings, and Discussions

a) Members and the Council Representative are encouraged to request to have presentations placed on the agenda in advance, and to send as much information as possible to all members.

V. Unfinished Business

a) Current community concerns. Plans of action.
b) Internal matters.

VI. New Business

VII. Reports
a) Format or location of next regular meeting (April 12^th)

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Adjournment

Karen Kalena Knox

Detroit, MI – Detroit’s District 4 Community Advisory Council (CAC) welcomes Karen Knox.  She is the first appointee to the CAC in the wake of an election where only three candidates qualified to fill the five elected positions.

In keeping with Detroit’s Charter, and municipal code, District 4 Council Representative Andre’ Spivey filled the vacancy. Knox is Executive Director of Eden Gardens.

Karen Knox is also an actress and vocalist. She is interested in producing movies and television programs. She is currently working on a community center following the success of Eden Gardens.  Here is a story on Michigan Radio about Eden Gardens:

“Eden Gardens” is one Detroit neighborhood not waiting for help.